Chapter 62

At the private room, they drank multiple rounds after the meal. Godfrey and Lydia were slightly tipsy, and Flora took the opportunity to remind her husband of his job. “Lydia, I need your help with something,” Ferdinand said. Lydia waved her hand. “Whatever it is, just tell. I’ll definitely help you if I can,” she said carelessly. “My wallet’s been a bit tight lately. Since Yvonne is so successful now, I want to borrow some money,” he replied. Flora quickly chimed in, “We wouldn’t ask you if we had any other way. You have money now, Lydia. Surely you’ll help us?” Lydia immediately became more conscious when she heard the words ‘borrow some money’. She was well-aware of her brother’s characteristics. It was a 99 percent probability that she would not get her money back once she ‘lent’ it to him. “How much do you want to borrow?” she asked. Her brother raised two fingers. “Two thousand?” she said. “What are you thinking, Lydia? Would I ask you if it was just two thousand?” Ferdinand said